Reasons why rationing was introduced

Question 1

German U-boats

Answer 1

To make sure food supply was maintained as not enough was reaching Britian

Question 2

Food prices

Answer 2

Started rapidly increasing, making some items unaffordable, which causes queues and riots. To prevent public unrest and maintain civilian morale

Question 3

Farm production

Answer 3

Was affected by recruitment of farm labourers/horses. To make sure limited crops produced were being portioned out evenly

Question 4

Soldiers

Answer 4

Troops took priority for food. Rations ensured that they got the supplies they needed to stay strong to fight the physically demanding war.

Question 5

Public health

Answer 5

The government was concerned that a lack of food would cause ill health. Ensured a basic calorie intake, prevented malnutrition

Question 6

Limit to growth

Answer 6

Country had to be self sufficient but there was a limit to what could be grown. Ensured that everyone had a fair share of food